Monmouthshire Merlin

J. J. GALLIE, t ^■EOITEER AND GENERAL AGENT, Opplcpl 3, SKINNER STREET, NEWPORT, FRU HO advanced on Household Furniture, 'Plate, H^PETTV I+CS' ^ARRIAGES, and every description of available Sold by Auction. Sales effected in Town or NOTICE. J. BALL advertised to take place at the I?OTEL» ABERGAVENNY, on tlie 1st February, I^UA^Y POSTPONED until WEDNESDAY, the 22nd ^WOLAR^8' BAIR)ES and further particulars next week, ■ENNY, January 25th, 1854. YW^ECTABLE LODGINGS WANTED KR CRTIH.^NS Gentleman belonging to the Viaduct Works, O N" The above to be situated in the Commercial NEAR TO the Western Valleys Railway Station, ^NICATIONS, tating the size of the rooms, situa- <4^8 P TERINS, to be forwarded to J. M. W., Viaduct nilin W FURNISHED RESIDENCE. TV^TED to RENT, a comfortably FURNISHED ML* in Newport or the neighbourhood. —JHALPHA, Post-office, Caerleon. PRIVATE Asylum for the Insane, \LTK WHITCHURCH, NEAR MONMOUTH. IVJ N. MILLARD, SURGEON, & RESIDENT PROPRIETOR, ULEensed 1834), has Vacancies for either sex. Terms moderate. Y THOMAS SPENCEP, -can Iron Works, West Bromwich, TlStafford.sh.ire, JJJ S ^ACTTTRER of Railway Wheels and Axles, R ^ARJ!FAP TYRES and Axles all kinds of Hammered Iron, ^OL AU<T other Engines, Shafts, and heavy Iron Work. Iller of Camber's Patent Wrought Iron Wheels. «SE; 'I a eSOstris; or, The Priest and the King." rnl By C. H. WILLIAMS. > J Chief merit of this Poem, is in the delineation <^T. RR2^ THE character of the King and of the crafty ? LE story is sustained with spirit. Chelonis is a CHARACTER, M her faithfulness and her affection WAR."—Literary Galette. 011 Oetn which well merits attcntion. Weekly Dispatch. AN|NISING a few lines, we were led irresistibly to pro- t]LE ,5 R°SE from the perusal with the opinion that we HTPLAV 2VS °F NO common mind before us. We have read J JVJET° ^R- Alexander Smith, whom the Critic calls its IAK^LN •' WHOSE production has been extolled by several W • ^R' SMITH is dead beat by Mr. Williams, the LNfinitely his superior."—Courier. II L5ETARF E" such choice flowers, it is not easy to cull °F the rarest."—MONMOUTHSHIRE MERLIN. 16, Great Marlborough Street, London: MULLOCK or EVANS, Newport. ^CKSON, GARRARD, & NEALE, LATE OF AND FROM THE FIRM OF ARD' THOMAS> AUD COMPANY), UNTANTS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, and 'd AGENTS. L^PAI-ADE, Bristol. lug IJID BdokeaHiag- Establishment, STREET, USK, AND CAXTON ■K HOUSE, CARDIFF. CLARK, Proprietor. ^FC^NACKS, Pocket Books, and Diaries, of every ^KNPTION. A Choicc Collection of Books for Christ- in Superior and Common Bindings ioany I charged F^UCE th$iioridon Publishers Weekly. Farmers' Fire, Life, and Hail Insu- vob""Co WILLIAM HENRY PARDOE, I*ipe Manufacturer, Red Ware A^{ TO Potter, See., v c Gas Works, Bristol; and at Nantgarw, near JT^ERV Cardiff. KIND of Garden and Chimney Pots, in Large Y«ETL Small Quantities; Pipes for conveying water, ^IBER ?CL Unglazed, delivered on reasonable terms. ^SERJ'TNEIJOWANCE MERCHANTS, Shippers, Dealers, and p tenders his grateful thanks to his numerous "VVILL favours, respectfully soliciting a continuance, always meet with due attention. MANCHESTER AND LIVERPOOL. SSw • GEOliGE SIMPSON, J °PE^S^°N A&EAT> Pall Mall, Manchester, **»I ^R°Q ^ARAN AI'RADgement to represent the interest of au CVE ASter. Parties requiring informatien and In their business transactions, will find this a ATL,,°IPPORT unity to be efficiently represented in Man- L/VERPool. ]3 LS^action given as to ability and integrity, MAY be seen, and information obtained, from ^THE Editor of the MERLIN." ,1 COLLEGE GREEN. OFV» MUSIC-SELLER to the QUEEN, by ^POW°I^MENT» respectfully Informs the Inhabitants C°LL A **AT HIS Stock of PIANO-FORTES by COLLAKD CATI KRDJ BROADWOOD and SONS, and other Makers bCto ended upon, may be Purchased of Him 6^TWAP as at the Manufacturers, and will be Delivered Ort, Carriage Free. w Music at Half Price. Q JOHN MIDDLETON, ERAL and Furnishing Ironmonger, JJ~^Y ^'51, Commercial-street, Newport, KTR" 0FIAAT^+ISUCCEE^E(^ H11^11688 heretofore carried OF+^E-A^OVE PREMISES> respectfully solicits the S6 ^TOCJ, inhabitants of Newport and its vicinity. }^ECTI0L 18 UOW BEING replenished, and will comprise a K 8°°ds usually kept in first-class Ironmongery SS > THE EStablishments. GCT{. • IJ. FL°?S experience which he has had in the busi- 11 TO ALL A ^ERS himself that he will be able to give satia- —. 'LAW I,W'10 may favour him with their commands. ^1854. METALLIC INK. I'TW, L £ L!INU^ J MERCHANTS, and others, are strongly recom- ^°R STOE^°PUSE Tarling's Metallic Ink, prepared ex- 9 II- T. Tarling, and sold wholesale by ■, A>, I^EET T > ANd Co., Printing Ink Manufacturers, IHA,V>^0^DON, FEW11 LIVANC,ENIILA,(^ °F MR. Christophers, Mr. Mullock, Mr. I 0F S. Reed, Mr. Charles Oliver, Stationers, HROUGH any Stationer in 6D., la. 6d.T or 2s. Sp^^he~2? ;](irf-v?nf'a9e of this Year's Entry, and of Six JjQposalg lltons at the Allocation at ls< March, 1859, ^ocieiJUlit ^e lodged at the Head Office, or any of Agencies, on or before 1 st March next. 11 EQUITABLE (MUTUAL) LIFE ASSU- nco*Por KANCE SOCIETY. nco*Por RANCE SOCIETY. rated by Royal Charters and Special Act of „ Parliament. 6 M R°fits AR ST. ANDREwSqu.ira, Edinburgh. A AS ^^ERS NF F/ YIDED Triennially, and wholly belong to TOH*ATL>PLES NF FV CIETV- A TOT> SLOOA 6 AR)DITI0NS POLICY F08 9S 4JJ°PENED BEFORE March, 1832, is increased Am ^OT^ROJF0' OPENED before March, 1836, is increased ls°onWi^; ld- A CHAIFR^ TO subsequent Policies. A 1TA°UNT OF 5:F'. FOR POLICY STAMP. XNIMAL RQV( ;XLSTL"S Assurances, £ 4,058,140. » 4 R^^EUNT of A UE' £ L4^085. ^WICATL°RT 0N THERCO^^LV0.'1 FUND> £ 763,871. at THE HON ?'RK2.LV^S^ON Profits may be had on Office or Agencies. ROBT. CHRISTIE, Manager. WM. FINLAY, Secretary. 0AR&ST WAGENTS. P £ RAHAM, Jun., Land Agent. W YDVII ITN°E C)HLSEN & Co., Merchants. §^AY O Williams, Savings Bank. R, Evans, Solicitor, ^BR^L JAMES, Solicitor. J «• IENROSE, Assay Office. FTLWESTP',7^; Bryant, Surgeon. FLULIP EUis, Merchant. AN APPRENTICE WANTED to the PRINTING BUSINESS.—Apply to Mr. CHARLES H. OLIVER, Stationer, Newport. 1VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a separate Build J3( ing, named BEREA INDEPENDENT CHAPEL,' situated at Coalbrook Vale, in the parish of Aberystruth' in the district of Abergavenny, being a building certified according to law, as a place of religious worship, was, on the twenty-third day of January, IBM, duly REGISTERED for SOLEMNIZING MARRIAGES therein, pursuant to the Act of 6th and 7th Win. 4th, c. 85. Witness my hand this 24th day of January, 1854. WM. F. BATT, Superintendent Registrar. Newport, Abergavenny, & Hereford Railway Company. FIFTEENTH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING. NOTICEIS HEREBY GIVEN,that the 15TH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF the SHAREHOLDERS, of this Company, will be held at the^^)NXK)N TAVERN, Bishops- gate-street, in the City of LONOON) on THURSDAY, the 23rd day of February next, at 12 o'clock precisely, for the pur- pose of Transacting the'Ordinary Business of the Company, and for the ELECTION of FIVE DIRECTORS and ONE AUDITOR, in place of the same number who will retire. W. E. FITZMAURICE, Chairman. The Transfer Books will be Closed on and from the 9th day of February next, till after the Meeting. THOMAS PRITCHARD, Secretary. London, 26, Spring Gardens, 19th, January, 1854. Magor Le Green Moor Inclosure. I JAMES PEACHEY WILLIAMS, of Albion Cham- bers, Bristol, in the County of Bristol, the Valuer acting in the matter of the Inclosure of the Waste Lands of the several Manors of Magor and Red wick, Duram and Rag- land Magor and Green Moor, Salisbury and Magor Le Green Moor, Redwick, Undy, and Bishton, situate in the Parishes of Redwick, Magor, Undy, Bishton, Willcrick, and the Hamlet of Llandavenny, in Saint Brides, and the Extra- Parochial place called Green Moor, in the County of Mon- mouth, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, that I shall hold a Meeting, on TUESDAY, the 31st day of January next, at the GEORGE HOTEL, CHEPSTOW, at Ten o'clock in the Fore- noon, for the purpose of receiving Claims, in writing, from all persons claiming any Common or other Right or Interest in the said Waste Lands, and such Claims must state the several particulars in respect whereof they are made, distin- guishing the Claims in respect of Freehold, Copyhold, Cus- tomary, and Leasehold Property from each other, and men- tioning therein the places of abode of the respective Claim- ants, or their Agents, at which Notices in respect of such Claims may be delivered. Given under my hand this 6th day of January, in the year of our Lord 1854. JAMES PEACHEY WILLIAMS. Cumberland Hematite Iron Ore Company. £50,000 SHARES OF £1 EACH.—NO DEED TO SIGN. NOTICE.—The Scrip Certificates of Shares to Bearer" in this Company, will be ready to be exchanged for the Banker's Receipts, on and after the 21st day of January, 1854. THIS Company is not formed for the purpose of manu- facturing Bar Iron under the Joint Stock Act," but for the express purpose of working and selling the Ore in its primitive state and is to be carried on under the Cost-Book System, limiting the liability of the Shareholders to the amount of their Shares taken and paid upon. The Ore is of the finest quality; is absolutely necessary for making the best sorts of Iron and can be produced and shipped free on board at the port, Whitehaven, at 7s. 6d. per Ton. The selling price is now 13s. per ton. Contracts for the whole of the Ore, may be made at this rate. An application is to be made by the Whitehaven and Bgremont Railway Company, next Session of Parliament, for an Act to make that Line of Railway, and also a Branch Line of* Railway from their Main Line to this Company's property, and when made, will reduce the present charge for carriage of Ore Is. 6d. per Ton. Tha remainder of the Shares not already subscribed for, are hereby offered to the Public at par. Applications, up to the 21staay of January, 1854, may be addressed to the Committee of Management, or Secretary, at the Offices of the Company, where Prospectuses and Reports may be obtained, and Samples of the Ore inspected. By Order, Offices, 9, Austin Friars,- H. HUNTER, Secretary. (Removed from 18, Cannon-street). December 21st, 1853. NEW BEDDING MANUFACTORY, 15, ST. AUGUSTINE'S PARADE, BRISTOL. B-MAGGS (from HEAL and SON, Tottenham Court # Road, London,) begs to invite the attention of Families Furnishing to his large Stock of French and English Bedding, consisting of Feather and MilpufF Beds, Horsehair, Wool, Cocoa Fibre, and Alva Mattress, Palliases, &c. 4 FEET 6, by 6 FEET 3, WOOL MATTRESS, 12s, 6d. IRON BEDSTEADS! IRON BEDSTEADS B. M. wishes to call attention to his large Stock of Iron Bedsteads, all fitted with the Patent Joint, which for sim- plicity, strength, and cleanliness, is preferable to any other. THE PATENT FOLDING IRON BEDSTEAD, 12s. 6d. A Large Stock of Counterpanes, Quilts, and Blankets, MATTRESSES RE-MADE EQUAL TO NE W ACHILLES INSURANCE -COMPANY. CAPITAL £100,000, in 10,000 Shares of £10 each With power to increase to One Million. Sir Henry Winston Baron, Bart., Chairman. Col. Lothain S. Dickson, Deputy Chairman. THE advantages offered by this Company will be seen on an investigation of its Rates oi Premium, which are based upon the latest and most approved corrected Tables of Mortality, and the terms of its Loan business. It offers to the Assured the security of a large subscribed Capital, combine l with all the advantages ot a Mutual Assurance Office—Eighty per Cent, of the Profits being divided amongst the policy-holders every five years. Policies are indisputable. No Charge is made for Policy Stamps or Medical Fees. One-thir,t of the Premiums on Assurances of JB500 is allow ed to remain unpaid, and continue as a claim on the Policy. Policies not forfeited if the Premiums are not paid when due. Loans are granted to Policy-holders on liberal terms. A Pohcy of the amount only of the sum borrowed, being as collateral security, required. I. For the convenience of the Working Classes Policies are issued as low as £ 20, at the same Rates as lanrer Assu- ranees. ° Premiums may be paid Quarterly, Half-yearly, or An- aually. J' Any other Particulars, or Rates of Premium required for any contingency, can be obtained of the Agents of the Com- pany, or at the Chief Office, 25, Cannon-street, or of the Secretary. HUGH BROWN TAPLIN, Secretary. AGENTS. Abergavenny—Cornelius Lloyd, Esq., solicitor. Cardiff-C. H. Court, Esq., 10, Wellington Terrace. Carmarthen—Frank Green, Esq. Chepstow Messrs. Baldwyn and Morgan. E-QUITABLE FIBE INSURANCE COMPANY. CHIEF OFFICE, 450, WEST STRAND, LONDON, CAPITAL, HALF-A-MILLION STERLING. Of which Amount upwards of £ 200,000 is actually sub- scribed for and paid upon. Half the Profits Divided amongst the Insured. DIRECTORS. Archibald Campbell Barclay, Esq., Chairman. Charles Rpmptt Esa Edmund S.Symes,Esq.,M.D. Charles iienaett, .Lsq. dement Tabor, Esq. Hugh Croft, Esq. Thomas West, Esq. John Shaw, Esq. SECRETARY—William Howell Preston, Esq. AUDITORs-Henry Eve, Esq. Thomas Williams, Esq. CONSULTING ACTUARY. W. S. B. Woolhouse, Esq., F.R.A.S., F.S.S., &c. BANKERS. a Messrs. Glyn, Mills, and Co., Lombard Street. SOLICITORS. „ Messrs. Cardale, Iliffe, and Russell, Bedford Row. THE utmost security is afforded by the largely Subscribed Capital of the Company, held by a highly responsible Proprietary and by the INCOME of the Society, which now, from PREMIUMS alone, exceeds £ 30,000 per Annum. d The RATES of the Company will be found to be exceed- ingly moderate, (Iud below these of most other Offics. d The PREMIUM is in each case fixed in strict accordance with the merit of the risk under consideration, and without regard to the Tariffs usually governing the rates of other Companies. A return of 50 per Cent. of the Profits is made upon all Policies of Three Years' standing. Prospectuses and every other information may be obtained at the Chief Office, as above, or from any of the Agents. W. H. PRESTON, Secretary. AGENTS: Newport and Abergavenny-Mr. R. Bowman, Ebbw Vale. Cardiff-Mr. Davies, Scientific Institution. Swansea -Mr. J. N. Smart, Solicitor. Applications for Agencies are invited from those Towns where the Company is unrepresented*" WINTER FASHIONS. HENRY WOOD, Tailor and Draper, 172, Commercial Street, Newport, RESPECTFULLY informs the Gentry, Clergy, and inhabitants generally if Newport and its vicinity, that he has jLt) just completed his purchases of Goods suitable for the ensuing season-all of which he has carefully selected from the best manufacturers. (f3- EQUESTRIAN PONCHOS AND WATERPROOF CLOTHING. NEWPORT SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY. CONCERT AND CONVERSAZIONE. J THE first Public Entertainment of this Society-will be given at the TOWN HALL, Newport, on TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 21ST, 1854, (and not on the 14TH, as previously advertised ) The Programme will embrace a selection of the finest Solos, Duets, Qufwtetts, and Choruses from the works of Handel, Mozart, Himmel, Haydn, Graun, &o. The Society will be assisted by leading Solo Performers from Gloucester Cathedral. CONDUCTOR Mr. J. H. GROVES. ACCOMPANIST Miss CLOWES. Tea, Coffee, and other Refreshments, will be served after the First Part. Further particulars will appear in future advertisements. T. T. MORRIS, ) -a- e W. CHRISTOPHERS, j"*1011- becs- WORKING MEN!! BUY YOUR BOOTS AND SHOES AT 124, COMMERCIAL STRLKT, (OPPOSITE CROSS STREET,) AND 105, COMMERCIAL ROAD, PILLGWENLLY, (Next Door to the Pottery,) Where you will find the largest assortment of BOOTS and SHOES to select from, and at the lowest possible price s J. H 0 R N E n WOULD remind the public that a large trade, with small profits, is more remunerative than a small trade, with large T V profits, as is sufficiently proved by the penny postage system. J. Horner bein" determined to stand upon the above principle, informs the public that Boots and Shoes are sold at his establishments at au unprecedented reduction on the usual prices and at the same time assures them that every article is warranted to be of the best Style and Workmanship for the quality of his materials, he would solicit one trial, feeling assurod that it will establish him in the confidence of his patrons. E&VS 521 & *'«\> w Short Woltostoa Boot. «• £ l«l SailS,??niI1ps I Ztitt 0d Best French ditto £ adies' Cloth Boots 3s to 4s 6d Clarence Boots ••• ••• Us Ladies'Cashmere Boots 3s to 4s Gd Blucher Boots os to 8s Patent Slippers 2s to 3s Gd ari Children's Boots and Shoes, in endless variety._ciark,s Registered Boots and Shoes. Warne's Patent Antigropelos. American Over Shoes. 0 French Clogs, Pattens, &c. J. Horner, in returning thanks for ^e very Altering support he has received for the last Nine years, begs to inform his friends and the public in general, that his isespoKe -Business is carried on as usual, with the strictest attention to the latest fashions. r -r* Observe the name, J ■ Proprietor. ATKINSON AND COMPANY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL /CABINET MANUFACTURERS, UPHOLSTERERS, and CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 V and 75, Westminster-bridge-road, Lambeth, London. ATKINSON and COMPANY, WHOLESALE and RETAIL DRAPERS, SILK MERCERS, LACEMEN, &c., 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, Westminster-bridge-road, Lambeth, London. Shawls, Furs, Mantles, Family Mourning, &c. PIANO FORTE WAREHOUSE, No. 2, DOCK .STREISTV NEWPORT. PROPRIETOR,-H. J. GROVES, ORGANIST OF ST. WOOLLOS CHURCH. PIANO FORTES i "|| FOR SALE — -vdS&r\y. AHD bR&&NSt # O'd ? -v _¿< PRIVATE RESIDENCE, STOW-HILL. THE CITY OF BRISTOL CABINET MANUFACTORY, CARPET WAREHOUSE, AND COMPLETE FURNISHING ESTABLISHMENT, ¡ 2, SAINT JAMES BARTON. THE Proprietors, C. &. W. TRAPNELL, take this opportunity respectfully to present tlieir verysincore acknow- ledgments for the UNPRECEDENTED patronage with which they have been honored since their commencement and with a view to sustain their old reputation for EXTENT of CHOICE, QUALITY, AND ELEGANCE of STYLE, In their works, they have much pleasure in inviting the inspection of parties furnishing to their very FIRST-RATE and COMPLETE STOCK of CABINET and UPHOLSTERY FURNITURE, now on Sale, of their genuine Manufacture, and made from the most approved and original designs. They would at present invite especial attention to their elegaatDrawing-room CHEFFIONEERS, in Italian, Walnut, and other woods, from £4 10s. to Eighty Guineas. One of the most extensive assortments in CHIMNEY GLASSES, from new and fashionable designs, and in a style very superior to the ordinary stocks kept by other houses, and at much lower prices. ° m -M'?|T^oCently Veined Walnut and Rosewood, Circular, Oval, and other shaped Loo, Card, Occasional, and Work TABLES varying from 45s. to £ 25. A great variety in Easy, Vesper, and other CHAIRS, combining ornament, utility, and real comfort, from 30s to LS 8s. each. Substantial Dining-room Furniture, including SIDEBOARDS, from 27 to £30. DINING TABLES from £4 10s to Fifty Guineas. Handsome Dining and Drawing-room Chairs, Couches, and Settees, many of which are beautifully carved and finished in rich morocco, velvet, silk, bayadere, tapestry, hair-cloth, and other coverings. The Bedroom Furniture presents an equally Extensive Variety, in half-tester, four-post, French, and other Bedsteads. Beds, Mattresses, and Bedding of every kind bold and handsome Wardrobes, Chests of Drawers, Wash-stands, and Tables, with massive marble, and other tops and a profuse variety in Dressing Glasses, of the best make and finish, from 4s. 6d. to £6 6s. In the Upholstery Department are contained large stocks of Damask, Silks, Taburettes, and other Tissues, of the present fashionable kind, from the first English and Continental Establishments. The largest display in Bristol of elegantly mounted Gilt and other Window Cornices, with the newest style in Window Curtains, fixed for inspection a few Velvet, Tapestry, Brussels, Dutch, and other Carpets, of the best quality only, left on hand, and to be cleared during the enlargement of the premises; together with several hundred pieces of Union and Wool Damask, at exceedingly moderate prices. The Proprietors beg to observe that being genuine MANUFACTURERS on the largest scale, and practically acquainted with every branch of their business, they are in a much better position than nouses of less experience to meet the wishes of all who may be pleased to favour them with their commands and in whatever class of furnishing, whether for a house of four rooms at £ 19, or a mansion at £ 1000, there will be found the same genujne an(j sui>stantia] quality of make and suitability to the purpose so that this establishment shall demonstra^ uiat beauty of finish, and soundness of quality are attainable in due proportion at the same, and in many cases lower prices than are LOST in the purchase of ill-shaped and inferior articles. Drawings, Plans, and Estimates, are given for Furnishing Houses, in any part of the kingdom, and to any extent of price, pattern, and style. The City Cabinet Manufactory, 2, Saint James Barton, Bristol. C. & W. TRAPNELL, UNDERTAKERS. ADDRESS AS ABOVE. Every Sautrday, price Fourpenee, of any Bookseller, TWENTY-FOUR OR THIRTY-TWO LARGE QUARTO PAGES. THE ATHEN-51UM, JOURNAL OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND ART; (Stamped to go free by post, 5d.,) CONTAINS :— f) EVIEWS, with copious extracts, of every important New English Book, and of the more important Foreign Works. REPORTS of the Proceedings of the Learned and Scientific Societies, with Abstracts of all Papers of Interest. AUTHENTIC ACCOUNTS of all Scientific Voyages and Expeditions. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE on Subjects relating to Literature, Science, and Art. CRITICISMS ON ART, with Critical Notices of Exhibitions, Picture Collections, New Prints, &c. MUSIC AND DRAMA, including Reports on the Opera, Concerts, Theatres, New Music, &c. BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICES of Men distinguished in Literature, Science, and Art. u ORIGINAL PAPERS AND POEMS. Ö WEEKLY GOSSIP. MISCELLANEA, including all that is likely to interest the informed and intelligent. THE ATHEN-ffiXJM Is so conducted, that the reader, however far distant, is, in respect to Literature, Science, and the Arts, on an equality in point of information, with the best-informed circles of the Metropolis. The ATHENAEUM is published every SATURDAY, but is re-issued each Month stitched in a wrapper. The Volume for 1853, complete in itself, and containing 1,608 large quarto Pages, with Title-page and Index, may be had .of any Bookseller, price One Guinea. J THE THE ELLIPTIC COLLAR, ELLIPTIC COLLAR, TO FASTEN AT THE BACK, TO FASTEN IN FRONT. a I j; 11^ WITH PATENT ELASTIC WITH PATENT ELASTIC Wl IW fjl FASTENING. FASTENING. I W /T>|E G0RGET\ 1L, — fazI L\ DIRECTIONS FOR MEASUREMENT. GET combines novelty with LJ/ PATENT V" 1. Round the Chest, over the Shirt, perfection of Fit, is acknowledged by 16 U 2. Round the Waist, over the Shirt. an to be the easiest fitting Shirt yet made, /apl v M £ l 3. Round the Neck, middle of Throat. a^, J>Jr.a Simple invention of the Patentees, M•CLP ADJwBl l««| 4 Round the Wrist. adjusts itself to all movements of the body, M I 5. Length of Coat Sleeve, from centre of either walking sitting, or riding. Price, ■. S H1 R.X M Back, down seam of Sleeve, to bottom including the REGISTERED ELLIPTIC jm of Caff. WRISTBAND, 42s. the half-dozen. 6. Length of Shirt at back. The ELLIPTIC 3-fold COLLAR, quite The first four measures must be taken unique, in all shapes, with PATENT Sample Shirt forwarded npon re- tight. ——— ELASTIC FASTENING, 12s. the dozen. ceipt of a Post Office Order Say if the Shirts are to open back or front. The PATENT ELASTIC COLLAR for 8s. 6d If with Collars attached (3s. the half- FASTENING can be attached to any Collar, pat ■c,"NrTFT7S dozen extra). opening back or front, Six sent by Post on ..If Buttons or Studs in Front. leceipt of 13 Postage Stamps. COOPER and FRY-BRJ If Buttons or Studs at Wrist, NEXT DOOR TO THE HAYMAKKEX THEATRE, LONDON. JOHN C. GWILLIM, CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, 11, Commercial-street, (nearly opposite the TVestgate Hotel,) Newport, KEEPS on hand an assortment of Elastic Stockings, Knee Caps, Ancle Socks, India Rubber and Elastic Bandages, patent and common Trusses, &c., together with a well-se- ected stock of pure and unadulterated Drugs and Chemicals. THREE SALMONS HOTEL, USEE. THE ANNUAL BALL AT the THREE SALMONS HOTEL, will take place on TUESDAY, the 31st instant, under the direction of Stewards, as on previous occasions. TICKETS Ladies, 5s. Gentlemen, 7s. 6d. SOUTH WALES RAILWAY. ALTERATIONS in TRAINS on and after the 1st of FEBRUARY. DOWN TRAINS.—WEEK DAYS. A Train will leave Chepstow for Newport and Cardiff, at 5.40 a.m. The 12.50 London Train, reaching Gloucester at 5.35 p.m., will be continued on to Cardiff, calling at all Stations. Some alterations will be made in the times and stations at which the 3.15 p.m. from Gloucester now calls. The 8.0 a.m Train from Swansea will start at 8.30 a.m. UP-TRAINS. A Train will leave Cardiff, for Gloucester and London, at 6.30 a.m. A Train will leave Cardiff for Chepstow at 8.15 p.m. Some alterations will be made in the times and stations at which the 6.15 a.m. up-train from Carmarthen now calls. The 9.15 a.m. Train from Haverfordwest will leave at 9.10 a.m., arriving proportionately earlier at all stations up to Swansea. Ox SUNDAYS, The 6.0 p.m. down-train from Swansea, will leave at 7.0 p.m. The Vale of Neath Train, in connection with this, will leave Merthyr at 5.30, Aberdare 5.35, and Neath at 6.45. Time-books will be ready for delivery on the first of February. f in—« — -v.: 4 ¡ i; iovely Poace, with piT-nrv ^VTOVF.LLO'S CKFAP MUSIC is sold by Mr. W -CliRISTOPriEHS Book-seller, and Mr. E. NEW- MAN, Music Seller; and by every respectable Music Seller and Bookseller in tins Town «nd Neighbourhood. Cata- logues. post-tree, on sen iing six stamps to 69, Dean-street, Soho, London. EMPOWERED BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. United Service & General ]\ife jjjfurance& Guarantee ASSOCIATION. Offices, 20, Cochfpur-Jlrcet, Charing Crrjs, London. AGENT FOR THE SOUTH WALES RAILWAY. Mr. F. MARWOOD, Accountant's Office, South Wales Railway, Swanse, AUSTRALIA.—ENCLOSED BERTHS TO MEL- BOURNE, S16 16s. "BLACK BALL" CLIPPER PACKETS, -4I-* l?011 MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, and a||\ X ADELAIDE, Landing Passengers at the Wharf, 1[;, Landing Passengers at the Wharf, SALDANHA 2500 Finley Feb. 15th- LIGHTNING 3000 Forbes to follow. WATCH 3500 Ncwiands to follow- ELDORADO 2000 Jackson to follow. These celebrated Ships are all first-class, and have made the fastest Passages on record. They carry experienced Surgeons, and their 'tween-decks are lofty and thoroughly ventilated. Provisions and Water are provided for 20 weeks, under Government inspection. Passenger's Baggage is put on board free of expense. Cash Orders issued on Australia, from £1 upwards, and Parcels forwarded. Apply to the owners, JAMES BAINES and CO., 6, Cooks-treet, Liverpool. "FOX LINE" OF PACKETS, LIVERPOOL TO AUSTRALIA. ESTABLISHED A QUARTER OF A CENTURY, FOR MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP, DIRECT, THE splendid new British Clipper-built Packet-shin CREST OF THE WAVE, J. STEELE, Commander; 1500 Tons; A 1 for 13 Years On her first voyage, taking Saloon and Second Cabin Pas- sengers only. For rates, apply to HENRY FOX, 2, King Street, Liverpool. r-=» "FOX LINE" OF PACKETS, LIVERPOOL TO AUSTRALIA. ■fcA&Sfc-T ESTABLISHED A QUARTER OF A CENTURY, FOR MELBOURNE, GEELONG AND SYDNEY, The magnificent Ship, AFRICA, HARRY O'NEIL, Commander; 2500 Tons; A 1 at Lloyd's, a. regular Trader, With superb accommodations for Saloon, Second-Cabin, Intermediate, and Third-Cabin Passengers. For rates, apply to P. HENRY FOX, 2, King-Street, Liverpool. TAPSCOTT'S AMERICAN PACKET OFFICES General Offic?..OLDHALL, OLDHALL-STREET. Passenger Office ST GKORGK'S-BUILDINGS o II EG ENT'S-RO A D. I~N The following FIRST CLASS PACKETS Will be despatched on their appointed days, as FOR NEW YORK. Ship, Tons. To sail. Garrick, (Foster) 1st Feb. Wiiliam Tapscott, (new) Bell .MOO.. 3rd Feb. Shamrock, (S.B.Duane).S5c0.. —— Albion, new.2000.. —— Richard Morse, ("Dinsmore) 2000.. —— Houghton, (Doane) .2000.. —— Kennebec, (Smith) 1800.. —— Hobert Cooper (T. Zeiega) ,1500.. —— Commerce, (Lowell). 2500.. —— Arctic, (J Zerega) .2000.. —— Centurion. (Coombs).2000.. Emma Fields, (Crowell) .2000.. —— Antarctic, (A. H. Zerega). 2250.. Constellation. (Allen) .2500.. Kossuth, (Bell) 2-500.. Sl.eridan, (J. \V. Porter) 2000.. Crmbiia, (Perry) 2500.. —— Underwriter, (Shipley), 2500.. A Z., (Chandler) 18C0.. —- West Point, (Mulliner) 2(;00.. —— E. Z, ( Hartshorne) 1810.. —— Siddons, (Taylor) .2000.. —— Andrew Foster, (Holberton) 2000.. —— Continent, (E. B. Drummond) .20u0,. —— Roscius, (H. W. Foster).2200.. —— Compromise, (Zerega) .2000.. —— Emerald Isle. (Cornish), new .3000.. —— John Ilutledge .2000.. And succeeding Packets every five days. FOR NEW ORLEANS. Northampton,(Reed).2.00.. —— Granada, (Batchelor) .2000.. FOR PHILADELPHIA Tuscarora, (Turley) .2500..12th Feb. Tonawanda (Julius) 1300.,12th Mat. Saranak, ( Decan) 10(0..12th Aprl. Wyoming, (Dunlevy) 1100..12th Way. FOR BALTIMORE. P')oraMacdonatd,(MerriIl).tROO Scotia, (M'Leon).. 1609* THE above Ships are of the largest class, and com- manaed by men of experience, who will take every precaution to promote the health and comfort of the pas- sengers during the voyage. Private Rooms for Families, or persons who wish to be more select, can at all times be had; and deposit? of £1 each, to secure berths, should be remitted, which shall have due attention. Surgeons can have free Cabin Passages by the above Ship- Persons proceeding to the interior of the United States can know the actual outlay, and make the necessary ar- rangements here, to be forwarded, on arrival at New i'ork, without one day's delay, and thereby avoid the many an- noyances emigrants are subject to on landing at New York. ^-Drafts and Exchange for any amount, at sight, on New York, payable in any part, of the United States, can, at all times, be furnished to those who prefer this safer mode of taking care of their funds. For further particulars apply .post-paid, to W. TAPSCOTT and Co., Liverpool, and 7, Eden Quay, Dublin, Agents for W. and J. T. TAPSCOTT, New York. CW TAPSCOTT'S EMIGRANT'S GUIDE, 5th edition can be had by remitting six pa&tage stamps, -=- STEAM BETWEEN NEWPORT, LIVERPOOL, and WHITEHAVEN. THE fine Screw Steam Ships "DUMBARTON YOUTH" and ALPHA," will ply between the above places. about every ten days, with goods. For particulars of- Freights, &c., apply to GrEORGE W. JONES and Co., 28, Llanarth Street, Newport, Mon. =1^ WALTHEW'S LIVERPOOL LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS. Established in 1848. Ships. Tons. Destination. To Sail. James Carson 1800 Melbourne j*eK -fe ■Axal>la 1700 Ditto To follow These A.I. Clipper Ships land Goods and Passengers on the wharf free of charge, and take Passengers only in the Poop and House on Deck. Fares, j318 to JE25. For further particulars, apply to JAMES M.WALTHEW 46, Chapel Street, Liverpool. WHITE STAR LINE OF A TTSfTf. 4 ^|||^ LIAN PACKETS. Landing Passengers at the Wharf free of charge. Passengers for Sydney, Geelong, and Adelaide, by the "Golden Era," will be forwarded from Melbourne at the expense of the Ship. Ships. Tons. Commanders Destination. To Golden Era 3000 J. T. Peat Melbourne Feb 2tffr I°.wa 1800 Reed Ditto. Mar 15 Ben Nevis 2500 Heron Ditto. tofoUow THOSE Packets are all First-class; fitted up on the principle hitherto adopted in the Ships of this cele- brated line, and carry experienced surgeons. Apply to PILKINGTON AND WILSON, Liverpool, BRISTOL GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. M BRISTOL AND NEWPORT. The Bristol General Steam Navigation Cora- v'SV\pany's splendid Paddle STEAMER "DART," CAPTAIN JAMES PARFITT, Or other suitable Vessel, will ply during the ensuing Week as folios s:— From Bristol. From Newport. JANUARY. JANUARY. Friday 27 5 morn Friday 27 ..3 after Saturday 28 5J morn Monday 30 6 morn Tuesday 5 31 •« 7J morn To and Fro from Bristol. +To and Fro from Newnort AW aiting Room is provided opposite the Landing Place at HotwelIs, where Passengers aie taken on boarl iree of charge, about fitteen minufes after the time stated in the bills for sailing from Bathurst Basin. A Packet from the HotwellsTo and From PORTISHEAD daily,, (Sundays excepted). FAREs-After Cabin. 3s.; Front rabin, Is. 6d. To and Fro same day, After Cabin, 4s.; Fore Cabin, 2s.— Foar. wheel Carriage, 18s.; Two-wheel ditto, or light Phaeton 8s.; 1 wo-wheel Carriage, or light Phaeton, drawn by one hoise, with Driver, 125.; HOlse. fis.; Horse and Rider, 6s.; IJogs, Is.each. Refreshments may be had on board at moderate charges. Horses and Carriages Shipped at Bathurst Basin one- hour before sailing. Williams's Packet Coach daily from the Carpen f er's Arms, Newport, on the arrival of these Packets, through Caerleon and Usk, to Abergavenny, Crickhowell, and Brecon, and from the Golden Lion, Abergavenny, three hours before the time of sailing for Bristol; and his Spring Van for goodrf, will leave Newport on Mondays. Wednesdays, and Fridays, andreturn on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Further particulars may be obtained at the BrisiolGeneral Steam Navigation Company's Orfice, Quay, Bristol, where all Goods, Packages, Parcels, &c.. should be addressed. Bills and other inlorma ion can be obtained of Mr. JOHN JONES, Rownham Wharf, Hotwells. Agent at Newpoit, Mr. R. P.JONES, Rodney Wharf. From Bristol—Swift. 12 years, 3?. Carriage, 42s. JANUARY Pair-horse pheeton, 3ls 6d.; Fridav 27 4! after Small one-horse diuo, 25s,; Monday 30 7 morn Gifr, 20s.; Horse, 20s.; ^LSrd'J~SWifL Tickets, (available JANIAI for oue ,VOpJjj jj t Qayni Saturday ^8 3J after ,g forr-Cabin 9< Tuesday 31 6 morn T*. rr i' "FAKES—After Cabin, Is Fr0hl Havcrfordtvest, %c.— Fore Cabin, 6d. Juno. From H nest, 1 From Bristol—Juno and calling at Prom I From Star. I'enby. Jan. Pater. Milford JANUARY. morn 6 mornj 7 morn Friday 27 5 morn FAUEs-Same as Tenby. From Tenby-Jtmo and From Bristol, calling at J T^Y-STA, Friday 27 6 after Q Tuesday 31 9J morn Friday 27 5 morn F AllEs-Cabin, 12s Chil- From Carmarthen, caUina at dren under 12 yeius 6s. 6d. Tvaby—Slar. Servants in the Cabin, 85.. J ANUAltY. (including Steward's Fees.) Tuesday 31 6i mora Deck, 6s. Children under FAUES—Sume as Tenby. NOTICE.-The Proprietors of the above Steam Packet* will not be accountable for any Cabin Passengers' Luggage (if lost or damaged) ;,bove the value of jE2 nor for any Deck Passengers' Luggage (if lost or damaged) above the value of 20s., unless in each case entered as such, and freight in roportion paid for the same at the time of deliverv; nor wilUthey be answerable for any other parcel, above the value of 40s. (if lost or damaged) unless entered as such, and freight in proportion paid for the same at the time of delivery BRISIOL AND NEWPORT. NOTICE.— A comfortable Waiting Room is provided, and Passengers.with th"ir Luggage, embarked or Landed free oi expense, at Rownham Ferry, in a commodious Boat. The New Steam Packet Company's Iron-built Screw Steamers, AVON AND SEVERN Are intended to Sail durinp the ensuing Week as follows — From Neicport. From Bristol. TAXUABY. JANUAItY. tFriday 27 34 morn fFrlday 27 41 after Siturday 28 4 after Monday 30 7 mor Tuesday 31 6 morn And it is intended that the Screw Steamers shall sail daily, Sunday excepted, as under, with Merchandize JANUARY. JANUARY. Friday 27 3 £ morn Friday 27 4J after Saturday 28 4 after. Saturday 28 5| morn Monday 30 6 morn Monday 30 7 morn Tuesday 31.. 6 morn Tuesday 31.. 71. mora t To and Fro from Newport. To and Fro from Briitol. FAKIRS.—After Cabin, 3s.; Fore Cabin, Is.6d. To and Fro s me day: After Cabin, 45. i Fore Cabin, 2s.—Four- wheel Carriage, 18s. Gig or Light Phseton, 8s. Ditto with Morse and Driver, 12s.; Horse, 5s.; Horse and Rider* 6s.; Dogs, Is- Refreshments may be had on board. The Proprietors give notice that they will not be account able for Passengers' Luggage,&c. and their responsibility in respect of Goods in general is restricted, by the terms of a Notice affixed in their t ffices, at Uristol and Newport. Goods regularly anl punc ually forwarded by careful Car riers to all parts of the country. For conditions of freight, apply at the Company's Officer. Bell Avenue, Queen Square Bris:ol j and Beaufort Wharf, Newport. a.m. a m, p m..n. p.m. pra, The South Wales Railway Trains leaves Newport, for Swansea and inter- mediate stations, at. 818 11.8 5.10 1.50 9.33 3.20 And arrive at Newport from Swansea & intermediate stations, at••• 8.48 10.38 1.2o 3.34 6 58 9.15 The Western Valleys Rail- wayTrain.sleaveNewpoi t for Blaina and inter- mediate stations, at. 7.0 12.0 5.0 Andarrive at Newport from Blaina and intermediate stations, at 10.45 4.15 8.45 The Newport & Pontypool Railway Trains leave Newport for Pontypool & intermediate stations at 8.30 11.15 2.15 5.30 8.0 And arriveatN wporttrom Pont ypool&intermediate stations, at 80 ^.30 1.0 40 7.30 NoTlCE-The Public are respectfully informed that the Screw Packet Company will convey Passengers sn i Mer- chandise (via South Wales Railway Company) (or Carmar- then, Swansea, Havertord west. Tenby, Llandilo, and places adjacent, at very reduced rates, fc Qr Rates of Freight, Ate., a.N1..t): at the Company's Osew and to Mr, Robert, Swansea. January 1st, 1851 JUIUIi BLAND, Agent.